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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3583783/Sex-abuse-victim-20s-allowed-choose-euthanasia-Holland-doctors-decided-post-traumatic-stress-conditions-uncurabl

by JackFr 11y ago

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3583783/Sex-abuse-victim-20s-allowed-choose-euthanasia-Holland-doctors-decided-post-traumatic-stress-conditions-uncurable.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3583783/Sex-abuse-vi... Wow.

tremon 11y ago
Source in Dutch: http://www.euthanasiecommissie.nl/uitspraken/publicaties/oordelen/2015/psychiatrisch/oordeel-2015-64 http://www.euthanasiecommissie.nl/uitspraken/publicaties/oor... Since the (psychiatric) problems started 15 years ago, patient had been undergoing treatment, both in-patient and out-patient, from multiple treatment centers, along with intensive medication regiments. Her problems only got worse, and she had developed numerous somatic problems. She was fed through a feeding tube, needed a catheter to help with urination, and required regular colonic irrigations. Additionally, she was suffering from chronic anemia, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure. Following her initial termination request two years ago, she received intensive trauma therapy. While initially succesful, the improvement proved temporary. Her attending psychiatrist stated there were no treatment options left, and no remaining options to improve her quality of life. This opinion was shared by a second psychiatrist and medical director from another institution. She was put on a palliative track. Due to wasting syndrome, the patient was severely weakened, completely bed-ridden and required round-the-clock care for every aspect of her life. She continuously felt like she was dying, but death would not take her. She received two independent assessments prior to termination. The first consultant, a psychiatrist, described her situation as irremediable due to the therapy-resistant disorders. Her deteriorating physical condition also added to her persistent mental anguish. He deemed the patient fully capable and her request for termination realistic and understandable. The second consultant, a general practitioner, confirmed the previous assessment that the patient was fully capable. (edit: after reading that daily mail article, I'm beginning to see the value in not requiring a lengthy approval process. At least this way, the patients are spared the additional abuse of being used as pawns in a political power play)

by JackFr 11y ago

tremon 11y ago

Source in Dutch: http://www.euthanasiecommissie.nl/uitspraken/publicaties/oordelen/2015/psychiatrisch/oordeel-2015-64 http://www.euthanasiecommissie.nl/uitspraken/publicaties/oor... Since the (psychiatric) problems started 15 years ago, patient had been undergoing treatment, both in-patient and out-patient, from multiple treatment centers, along with intensive medication regiments. Her problems only got worse, and she had developed numerous somatic problems. She was fed through a feeding tube, needed a catheter to help with urination, and required regular colonic irrigations. Additionally, she was suffering from chronic anemia, electrolyte imbalance and renal failure. Following her initial termination request two years ago, she received intensive trauma therapy. While initially succesful, the improvement proved temporary. Her attending psychiatrist stated there were no treatment options left, and no remaining options to improve her quality of life. This opinion was shared by a second psychiatrist and medical director from another institution. She was put on a palliative track. Due to wasting syndrome, the patient was severely weakened, completely bed-ridden and required round-the-clock care for every aspect of her life. She continuously felt like she was dying, but death would not take her. She received two independent assessments prior to termination. The first consultant, a psychiatrist, described her situation as irremediable due to the therapy-resistant disorders. Her deteriorating physical condition also added to her persistent mental anguish. He deemed the patient fully capable and her request for termination realistic and understandable. The second consultant, a general practitioner, confirmed the previous assessment that the patient was fully capable. (edit: after reading that daily mail article, I'm beginning to see the value in not requiring a lengthy approval process. At least this way, the patients are spared the additional abuse of being used as pawns in a political power play)